Identification of Required Skills and Capability within the Supply Chain

Sizewell A uses the local and national supply chain to support specialist training including Emergency Response Management. We will continue to positively engage with our supply chain to ensure the adequate skills are available to Sizewell A for its remaining lifetime. This will be further achieved through partnership working with the local trade unions, local colleges and universities.

Identification of Appropriate Supply Chain Strategy to Ensure Long Term Availability of Skills

Sizewell A’s supply chain strategy takes into account the socio-economic benefits of skill retention in the industry. Some identified areas where supply chain resource will be used for the future are for example radiation monitors and site engineers. Recognised suppliers of suitably qualified and experienced personnel are in place.

Supply Source Selection Drive by Best Value Solutions

The site will in all instances seek to deliver maximum value from its contracting relationships by selecting the most appropriate supply chain solution for all externally supplied goods and services.

This approach will include, where necessary, clear make/buy considerations. It will also promote the need to challenge existing methodologies and encourage innovation from the supply chain in order to drive best value for the customer. To this aim the site will ensure that it engages suitably qualified members of the local supply chain in all applicable procurement activities, without prejudicing the requirements of the EU procurement directives.

In order to maximise purchasing leverage, where appropriate, the site will seek to “go to market” in cooperation with other sites within the Magnox portfolio.